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(A21.3) Gastrointestinal tularaemia
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25 757 in individuals diagnosis gastrointestinal tularaemia confirmed
1 928 deaths with diagnosis gastrointestinal tularaemia
8% mortality rate associated with the disease gastrointestinal tularaemia
Diagnosis gastrointestinal tularaemia is diagnosed Men are 23.00% more likely than Women
15 840
Men receive the diagnosis gastrointestinal tularaemia
1 928 (12.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis gastrointestinal tularaemia
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease gastrointestinal tularaemia - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 65-69
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24, 80-84, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-79, 85-89
Disease Features gastrointestinal tularaemia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Gastrointestinal tularaemia - what does this mean
Gastrointestinal tularaemia is caused by the bacterium francisella tularensis, which is typically contracted through the ingestion of contaminated food or water. it can also be spread through direct contact with an infected animal or through the bite of an infected arthropod. symptoms include fever, chills, abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea.
What happens during the disease - gastrointestinal tularaemia
Gastrointestinal tularaemia is caused by the bacteria francisella tularensis, which is typically acquired through ingestion of contaminated food or water, contact with infected animals, or inhalation of infected particles. once the bacteria enters the body, it multiplies in the lymph nodes and spreads to other organs, such as the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation, ulceration, and other symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to check for antibodies
- Stool sample analysis
- Imaging tests such as X-ray and CT scan
- Gastroscopy to examine the stomach
- Biopsy of the affected area
- Urine tests
- Endoscopy to examine the intestines
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the symptoms and prevent the spread of Gastrointestinal Tularaemia.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the symptoms
- Ensure adequate hydration
- Encourage a nutritious diet to support healing
- Provide pain relief medication
- Monitor the patient's temperature
- Provide education and support to the patient and their family
- Isolate the patient to prevent the spread of the disease
- Provide vaccinations to protect against future infections
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Gastrointestinal tularaemia - Prevention
Gastrointestinal tularaemia can be prevented by avoiding contact with infected animals, by wearing protective clothing when handling animals, by avoiding consumption of contaminated food and water, and by ensuring proper cooking of food. vaccination may also be recommended for people at risk of exposure.